Indigestion (Overview)

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Dietary changes:
An alteration of intestinal motility or bacteria.
Dietary factors, such as an increased intake of lactose, fructose, sorbitol, indigestible starches in fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and carbonated beverages. Products such as pork, upon digestion, may release trace concentrations of malodorous gases.
Psychological factors.
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Indigestion (Overview)

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Indigestion:
Of course they can but this tends to be person-specific rather than a generality. There are many food types, for example, that can cause gastric reflux due to specific food properties that change the pressure of the gastric-esophageal sphincter: coffee, chocolate, pepper, cumin, and mint. The latter is why the after dinner mint is a popular condiment to allow for easier burping after a large meal.
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Not really.:
Ibs causes abd distention, bloating, cramping, constipation and diarrhea like symptoms. Your symptoms sound typical of reflux disease. Avoid spicy food, chocolates, coffee, eat small meals, and take anti ulcer meds. Reflux symptoms could be from a hiatal hernia as well which is diagnosed by either an upper GI contrast study or egd. Follow up with a GI doc if symp not goinng away.
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Possibilities:
With the symptoms you've described, appendicitis is unlikely. More likely are a hiatal hernia or an ulcer. Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, and stay upgright (don't lay flat) 2 hours after eating. You can also try some over the counter antacids. If your symptoms persist you should see your doctor as an upper endoscopy might be informative.
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Gluten Sensitivity:
It may be that you have a sensitive stomach but it could mean that you have a sensitivity to the rye in beer. Some people actually posess an allergy to gluten and have GI sensitivity to types of wheat or barley. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist if you want a real work-up performed, particularly if you are sensative to other types of breads and carb laden foods.
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Indigestion:
This could be chronic reflux from the esophagus (gerd). This problem can become serious if allowed to go unchecked for a prolonged period. See your local ENT doctor and perhaps a GI doctor to find out what is going on. In the mean time you can try otc Prilosec and head elvation at night as a temporary solution. Even if this works you still need an expert to check you out.
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Humorous (::
I don't know if you are actually asking a question or just sharing a jingle? My go to is hot, freshly made, organic ginger tea. It often helps for all the problems you listed.
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Yes:
I have seen that effect at times. Try stopping it for a few days ; see if it goes away. If so, ask your doctor for another brand in the same class. Sometimes the bloating is brand specific.
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Good question !:
This occurs in about 1 in three individuals. First, seeing what eating habits are likely to produce it. Fasting during the day followed by a really big meal (Ramadan.. hint hint) is really likely to cause this, and breaking fasts gradually with small intake first.
Spicey food, Dairy, Heavy Meat, Large bulky or poorly chewed food, very hot or very cold food, acidic food, can be triggers commonly.
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